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St. Francis Man Charged With Sex Abuse Of Minor
GRIMY TIMES EXPOSES: A 19-year-old St. Francis, South Dakota man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for engaging in a heinous crime that shocks the conscience. Luke Two Eagle, a resident of St. Francis, faces serious charges that have left the community reeling.
According to court documents, Two Eagle allegedly engaged in a sexual act with a minor who had not yet reached the age of 16 on two separate occasions. The first incident occurred on April 10, 2014, and the second on April 30, 2014.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 15 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, up to life of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The investigation into this case is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Maher is prosecuting the case.
Two Eagle appeared before U.S. Magistrate Mark A. Moreno on August 1, 2014, and pled not guilty to the Indictment. A trial date has been set for September 23, 2014. The defendant was released on bond pending trial.
The charge is merely an accusation, and Two Eagle is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. However, the gravity of the allegations against him cannot be overstated. The Grimy Times will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
The indictment also alleges that on May 1, 2014, Two Eagle made a false statement to a federal officer. He claimed that the victim had left his residence, when in fact he knew this statement was not true.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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